2025: these were the 10 most popular articles on This is Italy

A quick look back at 2025, before we look ahead to a wonderful 2026 with plenty of trips to Italy, Italian news, Italian products, Italian events, and much more Italian flair. These were the 10 most popular articles of 2026, measured by the number of views per article.

10. The 12 most beautiful places around Lake Trasimeno

Our articles about popular destinations are always popular, especially when it comes to the Great Lakes of Italy. This article has been a top-of-the-list favorite on This Is Italy for about six years. Every year, new Italy enthusiasts find inspiration here for their spring or summer vacation.

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9. The 10 most beautiful places in Piedmont

At number 10 was an article by Myrthe Claus from over a year ago, about the popular Northern Italian region of Piedmont (also known as Piemonte). It's no wonder this article was requested thousands of times in 2025. This region is the birthplace of slow food-movement, has delicious wines to offer and is now home to many Dutch and Flemish people who enjoy this la dolce vita come and enjoy.

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8. Italian outfits for summer 2025

A relatively recent article finished ninth in this 2025 ranking. Not an evergreen, but one that focused on current events. This story also reached thousands of visitors last summer. It topped the website's trending topics list for a long time. The article offers tips for summer clothing for both women and men. It's quite possible that this article, with an update, will break records again next summer.

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7. Italian regions and regions

At number 8, we find a timeless classic that we published on the website back in the summer of 2010 (!). It's only logical that this page deserves a place in the hall of fame, because here you'll find useful information about the various Italian regions and why you should visit them. Thousands of visitors find their way to this page every year, thanks to a top search engine ranking and now also plenty of referrals from AI programs.

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6. Maps of Italy

We all have Google Maps and Apple Maps on our phones, but apparently this old page still fills a need. It features several maps of Italy, clearly marking the regions.

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5. The 13 tastiest Italian desserts

This article dates back to the spring of 2022, but it's a timeless list of the most delicious Italian desserts. They're particularly popular around Christmas, but also quite popular throughout the year. This page has already been requested approximately 85.000 times by Google and AI!

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4. The Amalfi Coast in 11 magical places

Almost six years ago, journalist Aart Heering wrote about these 11 beautiful places, and this story has continued to draw interest ever since. It makes sense, after all, who wouldn't want to drive along that winding coastal road in a convertible and enjoy all the colorful sights on display? Want to start thinking about your next visit to the Amalfi Coast? Then take a look at this evergreen.

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3. 11 finger-licking Italian appetizers

The top spot goes to another article from a few years ago that continues to perform well in the visitor statistics. We simply can't get enough of Italian food! This piece also featured prominently in the most-viewed lists this past Christmas season.

Read: 11 Italian appetizers to lick your fingers

2. What plug do you use in Italy?

You'd think most Italy-goers would know the answer to this, but apparently, this article still answers an important question. So much so, in fact, that it landed in second place on the annual list.

Read: Which plug do you use in Italy?

1. The 11 most beautiful campsites on Lake Como 

List articles are well represented in this overview (itself a list), so it won't surprise you that the number one spot, with around 10.000 views in 2025, is a list of the 11 most beautiful campsites on Lake Como. Lake Como has been a magical lake for centuries, a place everyone wants to visit at least once. This article shows you how to stay relatively affordably on Italy's most beautiful lake, namely at one of these lovely campsites.

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What did this list look like 10 years ago?

Since we've been doing this for a while, we can easily look back 10 years at an annual review we wrote back then. Ten years ago, the list of most-read articles looked very different. These were the most popular articles at the time.

And what will this list look like in a year? You can influence that too. What would you like to see on This is Italy in 2026? Pass it on to the editor or leave a comment below and we'll get to work for you with new, interesting and inspiring Italy articles!

On behalf of the entire editorial team of This is Italy, we wish you a happy and healthy new year, full of beautiful new Italy moments! Buon anno nuovo!